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54,50 €−8%
Recommended price: 59,10 €
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Technical information
- Producer
- Yoshino Spirits Co
- Type
- Whisky
- Country
- Giappone
- Format
- 70 cl
- Gradation
- 40.0%
- Aging
- Minimum 3 years
- Aromatic profile
- Notes of vanilla, honey, sweet wood
- Ingredients
- Malted barley, water, yeast
- Type of cask
- American oak barrels
- Distillation method
- Distillation in traditional pot still
- Number of distillations
- 2
- Filtration
- Cold filtration
- Color
- Light amber
- Consumption
- Neat, with ice or water
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Minoki is an exceptional distillate that captures the very essence of artisanal distillation. Presented in an elegant 70 cl boxed bottle, this spirit is an ideal gift for lovers of refined alcoholic beverages or a valuable addition to a connoisseur's collection.
Produced following traditional methods, Minoki is characterized by extraordinary purity and a distinctive aromatic profile. On the nose, sublime notes of selected botanicals are discernible, including herbs, spices, and a hint of citrus. This olfactory composition envelops the taster, taking them on a unique sensory journey.
On the palate, Minoki reveals itself as smooth yet complex, with a structure that harmoniously balances sweetness and spiciness. Herbaceous and citrus notes intertwine with a delicate sweetness, culminating in a long and pleasantly persistent finish. The complexity of the flavor is enriched by its polished texture, together creating an extremely enjoyable and inviting tasting experience.
Perfect for sipping neat, Minoki can also be the ideal base for sophisticated cocktails that require a high-quality alcohol. Its presence in a drink can elevate the profile, adding a dimension of depth and character that only a distillate of this quality can provide.
The boxed presentation not only protects the bottle but also adds a touch of elegance, making it an ideal gift option for special occasions, or a display item in any prestigious bar or liquor library.
Produced following traditional methods, Minoki is characterized by extraordinary purity and a distinctive aromatic profile. On the nose, sublime notes of selected botanicals are discernible, including herbs, spices, and a hint of citrus. This olfactory composition envelops the taster, taking them on a unique sensory journey.
On the palate, Minoki reveals itself as smooth yet complex, with a structure that harmoniously balances sweetness and spiciness. Herbaceous and citrus notes intertwine with a delicate sweetness, culminating in a long and pleasantly persistent finish. The complexity of the flavor is enriched by its polished texture, together creating an extremely enjoyable and inviting tasting experience.
Perfect for sipping neat, Minoki can also be the ideal base for sophisticated cocktails that require a high-quality alcohol. Its presence in a drink can elevate the profile, adding a dimension of depth and character that only a distillate of this quality can provide.
The boxed presentation not only protects the bottle but also adds a touch of elegance, making it an ideal gift option for special occasions, or a display item in any prestigious bar or liquor library.
Producer
Yoshino Spirits Co
Nara (production) / Osaka (headquarters)Japan
Yoshino Spirits Co is a Japanese company based in Osaka that operates as a spirits producer/exporter and brand. It is known for the Kamiki line (whisky) and for labels such as Umiki and Minoki; some Kamiki expressions were finished in casks of Japanese cedar (Yoshino-sugi).
- Kamiki: Japanese blended malt with a finish in Yoshino-sugi (Yoshino cedar) casks
- Kamiki Shuzou distillery located in Soni, Nara prefecture
- Headquarters in Osaka; export activity to over 120 countries (stated by the producer)
- Domestic sales in Japan launched in the second half of 2024 (stated by the producer)
Specialities
- Japanese whisky
- blended malt
- Japanese rum
- spirits import/export
- spirits brand
The story
Yoshino Spirits presents itself as an Osaka-based company focused on import/export and the international promotion of Japanese spirits brands. The official site reports the start of domestic sales in Japan in the second half of 2024. The site also describes Kamiki Shuzou (Kamiki Shuzo Nara Distillery) located in Soni, Nara prefecture, as the production site for Kamiki expressions.
Ageing
Initial aging in used American oak casks (e.g. indicated 7 years for some expressions), followed by a short finish period in Yoshino-sugi (Japanese cedar) casks for Kamiki expressions; other maturations in native woods (e.g. sakura) are reported for some references.
Raw materials
- malt (whisky 100% malt)
Representative products
- Kamiki Blended Malt Whisky - 50cl - Boxed
- Kamiki Intense Wood - 50cl - Boxed
- Kamiki Sakura Wood - 50cl - Boxed
- Minoki - 70cl - Boxed
- Reki - 70cl
- Umiki - 50cl